Junior Buyer

At **Bushtukah,** our mission is simple: to provide our customers with quality outdoor gear and unparalleled service to help maximize their enjoyment while participating in their outdoor activities. Providing our customers with a great experience every time they walk through our doors is our goal.

Job Title**:Junior Buyer**

**Key responsibilities**:

- Consistently review, monitor and analyze product pricing and inventory needs of all locations in soft goods and look for opportunities to maximize profit and productivity (ie. Adjust pricing/placement/product flow between stores accordingly).
- Review sales and inventory reports to make recommendations for management of product via store-to-store transfer or consolidation of product, markdowns, reorders and vendor negotiation.
- Replenishing stock as per the stocking plan on key items and brands.
- Negotiate with vendors and coordinate procurement processes for selected categories.
- Achieve sales, margin and profit contribution goals by ensuring stores have appropriate selection or merchandise in sufficient quantities at the right time and at the right price.
- Coordinate with Warehouse Team and stores to proactively map out major elements of our planned product flow and sell-through to optimize this process as follows: _Follow up on shipping of purchase orders to ensure arrival of goods occurs in a timely manner; track and recommend vendor negotiation to Buyer on late shipment; keep detailed records of negotiation activity on Purchase Orders; communicate regularly with Warehouse and Finance Department to ensure receiving and payment discrepancies are investigated and accurately resolved in a timely manner._
- Organize and communicate key clothing sales support programs (ie. Seasonal Buys) and support Store Managers in areas of staff development/ training (ie. selling tips, overcoming objections, competitive comparative product information), product knowledge (features and benefits), merchandising and departmental priorities which will result in strong sales outcomes and customer relationships.
- Engage and support store management teams and sales staff to gather feedback, analyze market trends and monitor the competitive environment for both locations.
- Provide support to the e-commerce platform through data entry, building and verifying of product categories.
- Provide guidance in merchandising/product placement/store floorplans for clothing products to ensure product placement and clothing standards are maintained.

**Requirements**:

- Inventory Management/Merchandising experience.
- Outcome and results oriented.
- Strong analytical/financial skills.
- Ability to engage team members and motivate others.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal (French is an asset).
- Proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel, with an aptitude for learning new programs.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Knowledge of Ascend and our products is an asset.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
- **Participation or experience in the activities we promote is an asset.**
- At Bushtukah, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are committed to providing employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation. _

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- purchasing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person